10/17/2004
https://transcripts.cnn.com...
"Most importantly, the President should renew his campaign position that all options will remain on the table."
"It would be unconscionable to start a war with Iran without having first given negotiations a serious and sustained effort."
"Ultimately, Mr. Chairman, conflict with Iran is neither inevitable nor desirable."
"Having placed too much of the burden in recent years on our military to sort out the most difficult global security challenges, Americans need to have greater faith in our diplomatic power to resolve ..."